🌱 Council Approves And Denies + New Museum Exhibits + School Crashers

Hello, Cartersville. I'm in your inbox again to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. I hope that y'all have a great day! Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• City council approves two downtown ordinances, rejects one.
• Two New Cartersville Museum Exhibits
• School Crashers grant is now accepting nominations.

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But first, today's weather:

Turning sunny; breezy. High: 45 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories today in Cartersville:

1. Changes to the downtown ordinances recommended in a city council meeting on Jan. 11, were approved at the latest council meeting. The downtown entertainment district was expanded to include new businesses and new pub crawl cups were approved to be an addition to coming events. Denied again was the recommendation to expand the times that alcohol can be "carried within the zone." (wbhfradio.org)
2. The Savoy Automobile Museum and the Tellus Science Museum both have new exhibits worth checking out. 'Locally Owned,' a new exhibit at the Savoy will be open until June 4 and the 'NOAA's Ark' at Tellus will be on display until Oct. 29. (Old Cars Weekly; FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. If you think your school is in need of an upgraded space for students, this is your opportunity! Georgia United Foundation is accepting nominations for a School Crashers makeover until Feb. 28. (Bartow Schools Via Facebook; gucufoundation.org)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Home School Friday: Cave Art - Booth Museum (1:00 PM)
• SCIence FRIday Night: Unusual Stars - Tellus Science Museum (5:00 PM)
• Mardi Gras Benefit - Clarence Brown Conference Center (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. Join our local United Way in acknowledging the great success of @blackbartowevents and @lovetravel.inc. Follow them and come to the events! You will love all the great work they are doing." (United Way of Bartow County via Facebook)
• "Congratulations to all our Bartow County School's robotics teams for their accomplishments! We are very proud!" (Cartersville-Bartow County Economic Development via Facebook)
• Cartersville Area: Pets Up For Adoption: Cats, Dogs, More (Cartersville Patch)

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